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A Mid 20thC Vintage RSPCA Charity Collection Box
The well painted moulded plastic mock chimneystack with simulated brickwork and black carrying handles, having three well moulded cats on a yellow plinth with three coin slots, one with milk bottle, and RSPCA “Thank You” emblazoned in scarlet to a square white front panel on a black plinth base.
The felines (we’re thinking Stouffer the cat from Harry Hill) and the chimneystack they are sitting on are in vintage condition. In other words, their paint has flaked and chipped and two of the cats have lost their milk bottles. To the reverse, the shutting plate is missing. Elsewhere, the two flanks still bear the original black painted drop handles and the piece is in good structural order.
This particular mid twentieth century example was made in several different colour ways, though the cat itself has been a feature sitting on the top of collection boxes since at least 1900, with Doulton Lambeth producing a rare ceramic box adorned with a modelled cat. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, better known as the RSPCA, is Britain's largest animal charity, and has been preventing cruelty to animals since 1824.
Regardless of whether one is using this box as intended or not, and with charity collection boxes now almost obsolete, this provides a thoroughly endearing nod to both the RSPCA’s work and to mid twentieth century design. Any spare change?
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
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The felines (we’re thinking Stouffer the cat from Harry Hill) and the chimneystack they are sitting on are in vintage condition. In other words, their paint has flaked and chipped and two of the cats have lost their milk bottles. To the reverse, the shutting plate is missing. Elsewhere, the two flanks still bear the original black painted drop handles and the piece is in good structural order.
This particular mid twentieth century example was made in several different colour ways, though the cat itself has been a feature sitting on the top of collection boxes since at least 1900, with Doulton Lambeth producing a rare ceramic box adorned with a modelled cat. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, better known as the RSPCA, is Britain's largest animal charity, and has been preventing cruelty to animals since 1824.
Regardless of whether one is using this box as intended or not, and with charity collection boxes now almost obsolete, this provides a thoroughly endearing nod to both the RSPCA’s work and to mid twentieth century design. Any spare change?
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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DimensionsHeight 29 inches (with cats)
Depth 9.5 inches
Width 16 inches
Date c.1950-60
1950s Antiques Origin British
Condition Fair to Good.
Item code as155a526
Status Sold
£395.00 
$494.22 
€458.63 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 9/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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